As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign via Play services.

More and more businesses large and small are using QR — or quick response — codes. Find out how you can use your smartphone or tablet to scan these codes.

Your Android or iPhone can probably already scan QR codes. Here's how to do it no matter what phone you have.

Use the built-in camera app on your Android device to scan a quick response (QR) code, or use a code scanner on older models.

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.

You can share the QR code with your customers in your marketing materials or hang it in your store to help them leave you a review.

Protect yourself from QR code scams and be careful before you decide to scan any code you see as it could lead to malware.

QR codes are everywhere nowadays. We scan them at restaurants to read menus, connect to Wi-Fi at the office, access promotional offers, and many other places.

Some of the common ways to scan QR codes on Android are by using Google Lens, device lock screen shortcuts, and the camera app.